Dwight uses his position as landlord to manipulate Michael and the company:
: After Jo Bennett, CEO of Sabre, tells Dwight that "smart people invest in real estate," he decides to expand his portfolio beyond the beet farm. dwight buys dunder mifflin building
: In a deleted concept, he even considers ending the beloved "Pretzel Day" as a cost-cutting measure. 💼 Power Dynamics & Renovations Dwight uses his position as landlord to manipulate
: He likely leveraged the equity from Schrute Farms and his substantial sales commissions—earned during a period with no commission caps under Sabre—to fund the multi-million dollar purchase. 📏 Dwight’s Management Style 📏 Dwight’s Management Style In the season six
In the season six finale, " Whistleblower ," Dwight Schrute officially becomes the owner of Scranton Business Park. This shift in power turns the "Assistant to the Regional Manager" into Michael Scott's literal landlord. 🏗️ The Acquisition
: When Dunder Mifflin faces financial trouble, Dwight's ownership ensures he is the one person the company cannot afford to lose—if they fire him, they still have to pay him rent every month. Scranton Business Park | Dunderpedia: The Office Wiki